Browsing by Subject "Milk production"
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Bovine mastitis on selected farms in Kamwenge District: prevalence and antibiograms of the causative bacteria
(Makerere university, 2022-10-10)Bovine mastitis is an inflammation of the parenchyma of mammary glands characterized by physical, chemical, and usually bacteriological changes in milk, and pathological changes in glandular tissues of the udder. It is a ... -
Factors influencing milk production in Cankuzo Province, Burundi
(2009-12)Burundi is a country with ancient pastoral farming tradition where animal husbandry particularly of cattle, has always played an important role in the economy. The objective of this study was to find out how milk production ... -
The influence of extension services on milk production among dairy farmers in South Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)In Africa, extension programs have been conceived as a service to extend research-based knowledge to the rural sector to improve the lives of farmers. However, today’s understanding of extension goes beyond technology ... -
Milk quality and on-farm factors leading to milk spoilage in Bugaaki Sub County, Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2013-03)A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess milk quality and the on-farm factors responsible for milk spoilage. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data from 115 households in addition to ... -
Socio-economic evaluation of improved forage technologies in smallholder dairy cattle farming systems in Soroti District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-08)Smallholder dairy cattle producers in Uganda face major production constraints including inadequate and poor quality feeds. This has led to low milk yield, long calving intervals and low growth rates. Forage technologies ... -
Utilization of scarce water resources for livestock productivity in the Dry Belt (Alwi Corridor) of Nebbi District.
(Makerere University, 2011-07)The utilization of scarce water resources in the dry belt, “Alwi corridor” of Nebbi district for livestock productivity was studied through a combined cross – sectional approach with a short (6 months) longitudinal study. ... -
Viability analysis of dairy farming enterprises in Ntungamo District. A case of productivity and profitability estimation
(Makerere University, 2016-10)A cross sectional study on the viability of dairy farm enterprises was conducted in Ntungamo district. A total of 174 farmers whose dairy enterprises had existed for at least one year, were interviewed by use of a ... -
Waste management in urban and peri-urban intensive dairy production systems: A case study of Makindye and Ssisa Sub Counties
(Makerere University, 2010)Smallholder dairy production is increasingly becoming recognised by urban and peri-urban dwellers as an important source of income. Previously, some farmers used to practice smallholder dairy production as a hobby however, ...